AS the NRL heads back to pre-season training, the Parramatta Eels' biggest stars will be taking their Blue and Gold Deadly Heart Tour to communities throughout the New England region from November 2-4.

RECALLED Kiwi Shaun Kenny-Dowall's year hit another high point in Wellington yesterday (Thursday) when he collected the premier Player of the Year award at the New Zealand Rugby League's annual awards.

THE Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League has announced the following Telikom PNG Kumuls team to play Australia in their opening match of the Four Nations Tournament at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday, October 24.